Gomez and Gallagher

The case of *Gomez and Gallagher* concerned an application by the father for orders regarding the costs of proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The mother sought costs on an indemnity basis.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether the mother should be awarded her costs on an indemnity basis, and if so, the quantum of those costs.

Tree J ordered that the father pay the mother’s costs on an indemnity basis, as assessed, in the sum of $81,322.59. This order was subject to the formal entry of the order in the Court's records.